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eLearningThe future of NDT-Trainings

Holger Speckmann, CEOCo-Author: Philipp Schwark, eLearning Project Leader

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Agenda

General NDT training information– State of the Art– Reputation of eLearning– Our Vision of eLearning

eLearning @ Testia - Types of trainings– EN4179 trainings– Device trainings– Other trainings

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State of the Art

Face to face trainings in training centersCourses have to be booked in long time in advanceFixed locations and datesParticipants and Trainers have to meet personallyEach user has to create his own trainingfor new devices and technologies

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Question

If you think about eLearning:

What crosses your mind?

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Reputation of eLearning

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Facts About Conferences

We are all Multitasking Talents!

„The beach… itwas a video callso I kept my

tablet up so thatmy bikini didn‘t

show“

Disneyworld

„The Closetduring a party“

„McDonald‘s Playplace“

„Fitting roomwhile tryingon clothes“

Places where you take part!

Survey by InterCall 08/2014

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Our Vision of eLearning

IndividualIndividual

InterestingInteresting

Work‐Life‐Balance

Work‐Life‐Balance

Worldwide trainingsWorldwide trainings TimesavingTimesaving

InteractiveInteractive

Organisation‐wide trainingsOrganisation‐wide trainings

ReduceCostsReduceCosts

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Agenda

General eLearning information– State of the Art– Reputation of eLearning– Our Vision of eLearning

eLearning @ Testia - Types of Trainings– EN4179 trainings– Device trainings– Other trainings

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Training Types

NAS410 Spec 105 EN4179

• UT• ET• RT• PT • MT• IRT

Equipment Device Tools 

Software

• ELCH• GECKO• NDT‐Kit• ExoScan• Smart NDT Tool• …

Special MethodsProcessesInspectionProcedures

• Visual Testing• CFRP inspection• PAUT• Special NTM/SB/ISB/…

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Training Types

NAS410 Spec 105 EN4179

• UT• ET• RT• PT • MT• IRT

Equipment Device Tools 

Software

• ELCH• GECKO• NDT‐Kit• ExoScan• Smart NDT Tool• …

Special MethodsProcessesInspectionProcedures

• Visual Testing• CFRP inspection• PAUT• Special NTM/SB/ISB/…

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EN4179 – Three-Step-Strategy

Short Middle Long

Challenging Trainings High costs, long duration

Big educational differences of participants

Maths Physics

Location independency Final Exams Equipment 

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Online pretests to check for math and physics skill gapsBased on the test results rating what needs to be trained before classroom training

100% online based individualized private lessons– Focus on math and physics– Reducing skill gaps– Self paced online Learning

Short Term Approach

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Face to Face Classroom

Self PacedOnline Learning

Online Collaborative Classroom

Blended Learning

Middle Term Approach

Short Middle Long

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Hands‐On

Private Lessons

Online Theory

Device/ Software

Knowledge Check

Final Exams

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Long Term Approach

Online based training– Complete online theory training– Independent online training without supervision– Live online trainings

Web based practical device training– Delivery of NDT equipment devices to customers– Send test parts to the participants

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NAS410 Spec 105 EN4179

• UT• ET• RT• PT • MT• IRT

Equipment Device Tools 

Software

• ELCH• GECKO• NDT‐Kit• ExoScan• Smart NDT Tool• …

Special MethodsProcessesInspectionProcedures

• Visual Testing• CFRP inspection• PAUT• Special NTM/SB/ISB/…

Training Types

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100% online, live device training– Worldwide possibilities for trainings– Small Training groups for a personal productive atmosphere– Collaborative training design

Training for simple products where travel costs are too high for profitable offline trainings– Customized trainings for emerging technologies

Interactive course design, NOT only PowerPoint

Device training

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Device training

Cooperative course design, NOT only PowerPoint– Audio conference– Tests and Pollings (Q&A)– Live device demonstrations– Remote control of Software and Devices– Playback of specialized Videos

Damage Drawing with WhiteboardLive device Demo

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Device training

Guarantee of knowledge transfer– Knowledge checks through quizzes to guarantee success– Measurement of engagement and presence

First online training for the ELCH available

Gecko/ThermographyTraining underpreparation

Quizzes to guarantee understanding

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Demo

Demo

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Training for NDT Equipment

IRT Devices: GeckoUT Equipment: DolphiCam, Smart NDT Tool, LinetoolOther equipment: Exoscan, OMA, Ultis,

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NAS410 Spec 105 EN4179

• UT• ET• RT• PT • MT• IRT

Equipment Device Tools 

Software

• ELCH• GECKO• NDT‐Kit• ExoScan• Smart NDT Tool• …

Special MethodsProcessesInspectionProcedures

• Visual Testing• CFRP inspection• PAUT• Special NTM/SB/ISB/…

Training types

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Inspection of CFRP structures

Inspection of Monolithic and Sandwich ComponentsGeneral built-up and manufacturing processesNDT Inspection Techniques EN4179 and non EN4179Possible defect types

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NAS410 Spec 105 EN4179

• UT• ET• RT• PT • MT• IRT

Equipment Device Tools 

Software

• ELCH• GECKO• NDT‐Kit• ExoScan• Smart NDT Tool• …

Special MethodsProcessesInspectionProcedures

• Visual Testing• CFRP inspection• PAUT• Special NTM/SB/ISB/…

Training types

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Conclusion

eLearning will revolutionize NDT trainingIn Long-Term view eLearnings can replace a large amount of current classroom trainingsCooperative course design for a high engagement of participantsCooperate wide trainings without travel costs and lost of work powerFirst eLearnings are available for device trainings

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Questions?

Thank you for your attention!

Questions!?